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Shanghai: Real Talk – Skip the Rushed Tour Groups.

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    Johnathan Schmeler
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    That's not quite it. When you come to Jiangnan, you naturally want to try the local cuisine. Besides, with a group tour, even if I wanted Sichuan food, there'd be no time. The days are so rushed; sometimes, lunch has to last us until the next morning.

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      Mr. Jody Bednar
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      High-speed trains from Shanghai to nearby cities are frequent and fast. Don't do a group tour next time; Jiangnan is truly worth taking your time to experience properly.

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        Karen Zulauf
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        If I come to Jiangnan again, it'll definitely be independent travel. This group tour was just a whirlwind, and with the Spring Festival crowds and queues, I couldn't really see anything properly.

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          Iris Marquardt
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          Shanghai has nearly twenty subway lines, so you can easily get around by metro. Don't rely on these tour groups in the future; they're a total rip-off.

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            Barry Kuphal
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            The 'no-shopping' tours aren't a rip-off, but they're incredibly tiring. Sometimes, lunch has to last you until the next morning because there's no time for dinner. Shanghai is indeed very convenient; I'll definitely come back for an independent trip to experience it properly.

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              Dr. Guadalupe Homenick
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              I was thinking of joining a group tour in Shanghai too, but after seeing your share, I've decided against it. I also prefer stronger flavors, so the food at tourist spots wouldn't suit me.

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                Karen Bruen
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                The entire East China region is best for independent travel, where you can take your time to walk and see things. It's really hard to experience the charm of Jiangnan's water towns on a group tour. Even though they're quite commercialized now, they're still worth a visit.

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                  Franklin Weimann IV
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                  I really wouldn't recommend a group tour for Shanghai.

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                    Reginald Ziemann
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                    It's probably true that big cities aren't suitable for group tours. I made a mistake this time.

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                      Theresa Sporer
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                      Shanghai has excellent public transport, so you can easily explore on your own. Plus, there are plenty of options to suit any budget, whether you want to save or splurge.

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                        Ms. Wanda Kilback
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                        I joined a group tour during Spring Festival because I wanted to visit more places. Next time I want to explore East China, I'll definitely go on my own.

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                          Zachary Hayes
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                          You're welcome to visit again next time!

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